EU-LIVE takes on the Twizy with new EV mobility solution

The European EU-LIVE consortium has revealed a new electrified mobility solution for the L5e category – a segment in-between two and four wheels with speeds of more than 30mph.

A new electric mobility solution to tackle urban mobility

The plug-in hybrid vehicle is equipped with two electric in-wheel motors (developed by Elaphe and Brembo) and a petrol internal combustion engine. Maximum zero-emissions speed is up to 43mph (70km/h) thanks to its 48V battery, supplied by Samsung SDI, while speeds beyond this (up to 80mph (130km/h)) initiate a Peugeot Scooter 41bhp (31kW) single cylinder petrol engine. Total range is slated as 186 miles (300 kilometres).

The vehicle also features a tilting mechanism and hydropneumatic suspension that enhance handling, according to the vehicle’s maker.

The tiny vehicle’s footprint of just 2.4 metres x 0.85 metres and rotating doors are said to aid ease of parking and free up road space. And, unlike Renault’s Twizy, the vehicle also has an enclosed and heated interior.

One of the EU-LIVE consortium’s main aims is to develop common powertrains that can be used for a variety of L-category vehicles in order to achieve economies of scale.

Jonathan Musk

Jonathan turned to motoring journalism in 2013 having founded, edited and produced Autovolt - one of the UK's leading electric car publications. He has also written and produced books on both Ferrari and Hispano-Suiza, while working as an international graphic designer for the past 15 years. As the automotive industry moves towards electrification, Jonathan brings a near-unrivalled knowledge of EVs and hybrids to Fleet World Group.